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Ed457 tokeneconomy

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 It is a system of exchange in which the individual earns tokens, as reinforces and exchanges them for tangible and social reinforces

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 Token Program involves distribution of tokens Tokens can be stickers, stars, smiley face, fake money, etc. Tokens can be accumulated throughout the day and exchanged at a later time

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 Tokens are flexible Tokens can be used for several needs There is no delay giving tokens after the desired behavior has been shown It does not matter who gives the tokens It can be consistently applied by multiple teachers in multiple settings Prevent Boredom

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 Takes a lot of  Parental follow preparation and through does not tracking of the always occur behavior, tokens, and  Can lead to rewards. dependency Not everyone will  Maybe easily abused respond to token  Can be expensive system.  Require organization Once the system is and structure implemented in one class, it may not followed through

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 The token system has been the most widely researched and validated behavioral intervention in the schools. A token is given when a desired behavior is displayed. (According to McLaughlin & Williams (1988), Swain & McLaughlin (1998)

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 Purpose of this investigation was to determine if a token reinforcement program could decrease three inappropriate behaviors (out of seat, talking out, and poor posture) of an elementary student with learning disabilities. The effects of the token program were examined using a multiple baseline design across behaviors. The results indicated that awarding tokens for the absence of the three target behaviors was an effective procedure.

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 Study investigated the effect of social and token economy reinforcements on academic achievement of ten, 9th grade boys with Intellectual disabilities in three junior high school. Age range from 13-17 and their IQ was between 60-70 were randomly selected. Each assigned in one of the three groups: Token Economy, Social reinforcements and control group. Used a teacher-made test and the Wechsler Intelligence test Token Economy and social reinforcements increase the academic achievement of students with ID.

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Results: Token economy and social reinforcements increased the academic achievement of student with ID Token economy reinforcements even resulted in an increase in academic achievement than the social reinforcements

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 A study examined the effectiveness of a combined token economy and self-monitoring package for a 13 year-old male displaying a major mental illness and severe aggressive and persistent disruptive behavior. Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Conduct Disorder

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 The student received points for lower rates of aggressive/disruptive behavior and ‘bonus’ points for accurately self-monitoring and recording his own behaviors.Results: The results replicated previous research on the effectiveness of token economy in reducing minor, disruptive and aggressive classroom behaviors.Retrieved on 7/12/12 fromhttp://educ6725group2.wikispaces.com/file/view/Token+Economy+Plus+Self-Moni

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Summary Token economy involves distribution of tokens which can be accumulated and exchanged for a reward. Research Bases data has shown Token Economy is an effective method in decreasing undesirable behaviors. The Token Cycle is a four step process: Identifying the undesirable behavior, the child displays the desirable behavior and is given a token. Establish a plan, preparing, and executing is crucial for a successful plan for the child.